Standing screen display size | 8 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1280 x 800 Pixels |
Processor | 1.8 GHz intel_atom |
RAM | 2 GB DDR3L SDRAM |
Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
Hard Drive | 32 GB |
Graphics Coprocessor | 150 |
Card Description | Integrated |
Wireless Type | 802.11bgn |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 8 Hours |
Dell Venue 8 Pro 5000 Series 32 GB Windows 8.1 Tablet
Brand | Dell |
Model Name | Venue 8 Pro |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Screen Size | 8 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1280 x 800 Pixels |
About this item
- Intel Atom Z3740D Processor (2MB Cache, up to 1.8GHz Quad-Core)
- Windows 8.1
- 32 GB Flash Memory, 2 GB RAM Memory
- 8-Inch Display
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Touch Screen | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
Screen quality | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Battery life | 4.1 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | — | AWOW Shop | Amazon.com | RIX DIRECT | OzzyGuy LLC |
model name | Venue 8 Pro | AiBook 10 | Tab M9 | FWIN 232 Plus N2 | FWIN232+ |
display size | 8 inches | 10.1 inches | — | 10 inches | 10.1 inches |
memory capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 4 GB | 64 GB |
operating system | Windows 8.1 | Windows 11 | Android 12 | Windows 11 | Windows |
hardware interface | microsd, bluetooth, usb2.0 | 3 5 mm audio, bluetooth, micro hdmi, usb3.0 a | usb c | usb3.0, micro hdmi | usb3.0, micro hdmi |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
cpu model number | Atom Z3740D | N4120 | — | N4020 | — |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | Intel | MediaTek | Intel | Intel |
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Brand | Dell |
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Series | Venue 8 Pro |
Item model number | BELL8-Pro81 |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 8.1 |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 1 x 6 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 1 x 6 inches |
Color | Moon Silver |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 5 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 32 GB |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B00FEE7B1I |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #355,286 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,339 in Computer Tablets |
Date First Available | June 28, 2017 |
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Customers like the quality and value of the tablet. They say it is a well built product, with excellent screen quality. They also appreciate the value for money. Customers are happy with the screen quality and the brightness and crispness of the screen. However, some customers have reported issues with charging the tablet, saying that it only has one USB port. Opinions are mixed on performance, ease of use, battery life, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the tablet. They say it is a quality built product, with excellent screen quality. They also say it arrived in very good condition and is performing well. Customers also mention that the BlackBerry cable is sturdier and long-lasting. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Long lasting. Unless you get to run a bunch of close-relative-of-computer-virus software on it, its battery lasts longer than 6 hours...." Read more
"...that eschew metals for light weight plastics, this device doesn't feel cheaply constructed like some of them do...." Read more
"...deal... Perfect size, performance, full Windows app ecosystem, great build quality, and great value. Dell is back!" Read more
"...It's definitely plastic and feels a little cheap at times, but it also gives me confidence that it'll last for a long time without issues...." Read more
Customers like the value of the tablet. They say it's a great value when you consider the price, and is nicely packaged for the price. The screen is bright and crisp, and it'll be worth buying.
"...It is affordable but comes with amazing power. It runs smoothly just like your desktop...." Read more
"...performance, full Windows app ecosystem, great build quality, and great value. Dell is back!" Read more
"...The keyboard was a decent deal because it came with a case that was nice, the stylus can be stored on the back of the case, and the keyboard itself..." Read more
"...Pro is an all around fully functional Windows 8 tablet PC and at its low price their are few that can compete with its specs...." Read more
Customers like the screen quality of the tablet computer. They mention that the screen is clear and vibrant, with good color reproduction. Some say that the display is stunningly sharp and easy on the eyes.
"...Powerful. It is a x86 CPU with two cores, with a decent graphic engine. I play COD 6 on it and it is smooth.- Light weight...." Read more
"...Overall the display is very nice and responsive to the touch and the primary colors of the “live tiles” from Windows 8 seem to pop from the screen..." Read more
"...The black levels are also very nice. When watching a movie, skin tones and colors are true.• There is a Micro-SD slot on the side...." Read more
"...The display is absolutely lovely - 1280x800 doesn't sound like much but on an 8-inch screen with Windows ClearType font smoothing, it looks real good..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the tablet computer. Some mention that it performs very well, has a great battery, and operates smoothly. However, other customers say that it failed so quickly, is disgusting, and almost unusable.
"...Productivity stuff like PowerPoint and Excel runs smoothly. Photoshop is running OK on it, only that the limited RAM size cause it to panic time to..." Read more
"...BUT - if you want an extremely fast, extremely capable tablet that can do everything an Android tablet can, and then some, as long as you put a..." Read more
"...4. Nexus 7 (1st gen). Too slow and battery life sucks...." Read more
"...daily tasks (Office, Web, multimedia and even QuickBooks) work great for me. It performs well enough to be a main, primary PC for some!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that it's quite adequate and perfect for productivity tasks, while others say that the little tiny menus are hard to use even with a stylus. They also say that Windows 8.1 is more complex than iOS2, and the install won't finish until IE is closed.
"...There are plenty of great games too...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a good primary machine for some. This is perfect as a complimentary PC - meaning that it can be a mobile machine while your heavy..." Read more
"...Very annoying...." Read more
"...Oh sure, the Windows live tiles are great for getting updated information quickly, but not all apps are written in this new Metro interface so you..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the tablet computer. Some mention it has a long battery life, while others say that it gets exhausted after one or a few days. The battery drains much faster at idle and sleep. Some say the tablet's internal power is not sufficient and the battery lasts only a couple of hours at best.
"...of close-relative-of-computer-virus software on it, its battery lasts longer than 6 hours. That's 6 hours of time you have it turned on...." Read more
"...The Tablets in 2002 were thick and heavy and only lasted for a couple of hours at best...." Read more
"...Battery life is hit and miss. It lasts long enough for me, and this review is just my own opinion, I'm not trying to presume opinions of others...." Read more
"...but for this, it can get up to 8 hours...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the tablet computer. Some mention that it's the perfect size, while others say that the desktop mode is tiny. The screen is big enough to get work done on, while still others say the desktop text is too small and there are lots of misclicks.
"...If you are more comfortable with Windows, this is the smallest and yet decent thing running Windows 8.1...." Read more
"...Fragile and tight micro usb port*charging speed*only 1280 x 800 res display..." Read more
"...This mini tablet is the real deal... Perfect size, performance, full Windows app ecosystem, great build quality, and great value. Dell is back!" Read more
"...All of those things make it more expensive, bigger, and heavier...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the tablet. They mention that it lacks a USB-in port, it has only one USB port, and it requires a OTG adapter. Some customers also say that the tablet is very slow to re-charge and that it charges only from the wall wart.
"...- Cannot charge at the same time using USB OTG. Weird design, I wonder if it is fixable by BIOS update or driver update...." Read more
"...Games perform "fast enough", but the graphics capabilities are definitely slower than the Surface 2 here...." Read more
"...microUSB. There are NO other ports besides the earphone jack. Thus, for plenty of you, you will need a microUSB male to USB female adapter OTG...." Read more
"...The port is kind of tight still, I hope it loosens up with use.Pros:*8" Capacitive 10 point touch screen*..." Read more
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Pros:
- Powerful. It is a x86 CPU with two cores, with a decent graphic engine. I play COD 6 on it and it is smooth.
- Light weight. Lighter than iPad, but more powerful. Heavier than some same sized Android pads, but a similarly powerful one never existed.
- Good screen. The screen is of course not as decent as Retina. But for its size and general use on it, the resolution is high enough. Also the color is very good, bright and vivid. I've seen better on professional displays, but this is only a tablet. Except resolution, the screen is pretty much up to 1st Gen iPad Mini.
- Long lasting. Unless you get to run a bunch of close-relative-of-computer-virus software on it, its battery lasts longer than 6 hours. That's 6 hours of time you have it turned on. I carry it with me all day and use it occasionally, and it lasts 2 days for me.
- Full strength of Windows 8.1. Although haters are going to hate Windows, but for an average user, it means everything familiar is runnable on it. Productivity stuff like PowerPoint and Excel runs smoothly. Photoshop is running OK on it, only that the limited RAM size cause it to panic time to time.
- Don't forget it is fundamentally a PC.
You can wipe the system and install Ubuntu. Or Android. It can virtualize an Android for sure. When did you see a tablet run another OS inside its own OS?
You can connect a lot of things to it, like an printer. You'll need a USB HOST cable to connect your old non-wireless printer that comes with a proprietary driver. No other kind of tablet else can, like a twice expensive iPad.
Also, although not for everyone, you can install Computrace (Computer LoJack) on it and worry less if you lost it. And more to it, it is Dell, that means your Computrace is not possibly be wiped out.
Alright enough with all the sweet talking.
Cons:
- Battery. Though this applies to every tablet. If you play a game on it you get much less battery life, like about less than 2. But it is the bottom line.
- No MHL. You need an USB Video card to connect to external display, or a Mira supported wireless display adapter. None of them is cheap and decent at the same time.
- Sound. The speaker is not too good. It is quite reasonable to expect no bass, because of its size. But there is popping sound and trembling when volume is high. It is better than most Android pad, but clearly no match with an iPad.
- Cannot charge at the same time using USB OTG. Weird design, I wonder if it is fixable by BIOS update or driver update. However this only applies to you guys with a Y-cable which is physically possible to do so.
- Stupid placement of physical start button and power button.
Power button is too close to volume rocker, I make wrong moves all the time. Very annoying. And you don't get a delay trigger kind of power button (like on an ThinkPad, you press and hold for a very short while to trigger the button action), so it is quite easy to interrupt whatever you are doing when you try to move it. It is okay if you are doing Office. It is very not okay if you are skypeing with your friends.
Start button is too isolated to everything. It is on top side (as the orientation is designed to be, because that side could be any side if you turn it around). I usually cannot find it at once without looking. Windows 8.1 is easy enough to perform such actions, why not just add some functionality buttons?
- Structure design minor flaw. If you press the bottom side (again, the supposed to be bottom side) seam, it squeaks a little bit. I owned three of this (2 being gifts to my parents and friend), all three of them does this.
Wrap up:
If you are more comfortable with Windows, this is the smallest and yet decent thing running Windows 8.1. It is affordable but comes with amazing power. It runs smoothly just like your desktop. I could not be more strongly recommending this tablet to you.
If you are looking for a laptop / desktop replacement, you'd better go with Venue 11 Pro or Surface Pro (1 and 2). It's lack of expansions will make your life harder.
If you are an Android / iPad lover, consider this: I play COD6 on this tablet. If you don't like to use mouse, you could play Civilization. I play it too.
If you are swinging between this, Lenovo Miix 2, and Acer Iconia W3, here's my opinion (based on very limited knowledge): Miix 2 sucks in screen, Iconia W3 sucks in overall build quality.
Thank you for reading this.
BUT - if you want an extremely fast, extremely capable tablet that can do everything an Android tablet can, and then some, as long as you put a little bit of work into it contorting it into something it might not have meant to be, this tablet is absolutely excellent.
--Build quality and such--
This tablet feels great, has an excellent textured back. It's definitely plastic and feels a little cheap at times, but it also gives me confidence that it'll last for a long time without issues. The only problem is that it gets a bit hot when playing games, but only in one part of the back which you generally don't touch when holding it. Hopefully it doesn't prove to be a reliability problem over time, I'll update this review if it does.
The tablet is also light enough to hold with one hand in portrait orientation for an extended period of time. Even in landscape you can, but maybe not for a long time.
The screen is a disappointing lower resolution, especially since I know the chip in this thing can push higher resolutions with ease, but it's still better than last year's iPad Mini and the quality is gorgeous outside of resolution. The DPI is high enough to comfortably allow reading in either orientation.
Battery life is hit and miss. It lasts long enough for me, and this review is just my own opinion, I'm not trying to presume opinions of others. I get around 6-8 hours of battery life with the brightness turned pretty far up. The biggest problem is standby battery life, where it lasts only around 5-7 days when not using it. I expect better out of tablets these days.
--Speed--
I've extensively used the brand new Surface 2, and this tablet is noticeably faster than it at most tasks. Navigating email using the Mail app is a breeze, web pages load very quickly, side-by-side multitasking doesn't slow it down at all. Games perform "fast enough", but the graphics capabilities are definitely slower than the Surface 2 here.
The device is a sheer pleasure to use on the bus or the couch to just catch up on my news feeds, go through my email, and other basic tasks.
--The Windows Store--
I've actually been pleasantly surprised with how the Store has progressed. I feel like most reviewers were just left with an impression from its paltry state last year and didn't bother to check to see what's new. There's a huge host of news reader apps, and that was recently improved substantially with the inclusion of Flipboard. Feedly apps, Twitter apps, and more - I've never really found it lacking. There are plenty of great games too.
For games, I've recently discovered Zombie HQ, Asphalt 8, SoulCraft, and a bunch of others that are much higher-quality than I would have expected. Those are of course alongside the Microsoft games like Solitaire, Minesweeper, Taptiles, and others which have been there for about a year now.
I've used iPhones and iPod Touches for years and years and know what a mature app ecosystem looks. If you want the latest and greatest games, iOS devices are absolutely unquestionably the way to go. It's not even a question. But if you just want a tablet that has plenty of games to choose from, even if they might not be the latest and best, the Windows Store has plenty to choose from with more arriving every day.
--"Contortion"--
While the Windows Store is improving, you're of course not limited to it on this device. You can do what I call "contort" the device to do pretty much anything with a little bit of patience and work. Want to plug in a 360 controller? Go right ahead! Use every Bluetooth peripheral ever made? It's a regular PC, millions of devices work without issue, and you can install literally any drivers you want. Go for it.
I've installed Steam and have been digging around for good touch-supported games. There aren't that many yet unfortunately, but a few like Papers Please, Little Inferno, and Puzzle Agent are great fits. There's even a utility called GestureWorks which uses crowd-sourced button input layouts to turn non-touch games into touch-friendly games. It's still a work in progress, and will only be good for slower/turn-based games, but it shows a lot of promise.
So if you want a tablet purely for gaming, while iOS devices are the obvious choice, you can do pretty much anything with this device if you add some peripherals and utilities to get it done. There are YouTube videos online showing gaming performance if you want to get an idea of how games run - it's surprisingly good.
One other thing - the storage is limited at only 14GB left out of box on the 32GB version, but you can use an SD card for everything you want, and also move the recovery partition to a USB stick to free up an extra 5-6GB of space.
So I give this tablet a 5/5, because for me, it does what I want it to do, better than I expected, and can do so much more with a little bit of work. But that's a 5/5 with caveats since others' interests and patience might differ substantially.